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Tennant unveils new autonomous floor scrubber for large and complex facilities

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Tennant Company has launched the X6 Rovr, a mid-sized autonomous floor scrubber designed to meet the cleaning demands of large commercial and light-industrial facilities.

Building on the compact X4 Rovr, the new X6 model offers expanded floor coverage – up to 75,000 square feet per cleaning cycle – with minimal operator assistance.

Equipped with Brain Corp’s BrainOS autonomy platform, the X6 Rovr is capable of intelligent, real-time navigation, including obstacle detection and adaptive rerouting. [Read more…] about Tennant unveils new autonomous floor scrubber for large and complex facilities

Saildrone completes autonomous survey of Gulf of Maine

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Saildrone has mapped 1,500 square nautical miles in the north-central Gulf of Maine in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s efforts to survey deep-sea coral habitat.

The Gulf of Maine is a productive and dynamic marine environment, with a diverse array of marine life, productive fisheries, unique underwater habitats, and a complex topography of deep basins, shallow banks, and steep slopes.

However, there is extremely limited mapping data available, especially in deeper waters. [Read more…] about Saildrone completes autonomous survey of Gulf of Maine

Tennant releases full specs of its first purpose-built robotic floor scrubber

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Tennant, a designer and manufacturer of floor cleaning robots, has unveiled the full specification and capabilities of the X4 ROVR autonomous floor scrubber, its first purpose-built autonomous floor cleaning machine and fourth robotic scrubber in its product line.

Engineered from the ground up for autonomous operation and powered by the next generation BrainOS Robotics Platform from autonomous technology partner Brain Corp, the X4 ROVR robotic scrubber delivers unparalleled cleaning performance and adaptability across numerous commercial environments, including retail, healthcare, education, as well as multiple Building Service Contractor (BSC) applications where optimized productivity is crucial to success.

Its state-of-the-art computer vision technology and compact dimensions gives the X4 ROVR the ability to intelligently navigate narrow and congested spaces. [Read more…] about Tennant releases full specs of its first purpose-built robotic floor scrubber

What’s Affecting the Productivity on Your Company Floor?

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Company wide productivity levels can dip from time to time – we all know that. Sometimes it’s a slow part of the year, sometimes the crunch of the market has had us up all night; there’s a lot to cope with in the modern working world. The modern worker goes above and beyond to keep up!

However, a lot of companies notice a seemingly permanent decline in their productivity once they reach a certain level of success. Indeed, once you’ve hit “the big leagues”, it’s unclear where else you’re supposed to go. This lack of direction can cause you and your team to stagnate.

Looking into this issue from the ground up is key to solving it. What’s causing a lull on your company floor? It could be a variety of things holding you back. Changing and rearranging is the best way to move forward and achieve something more. [Read more…] about What’s Affecting the Productivity on Your Company Floor?

Transforming the Factory Floor: The Impact of AI and Robotics in Manufacturing

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In the vast and complex world of manufacturing, the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics marks a significant turning point. This revolutionary technology duo is not just enhancing efficiency and productivity; it’s redefining the very essence of manufacturing processes.

From the assembly lines of automotive giants to the delicate operations in electronics manufacturing, AI and robotics are playing pivotal roles. Among the myriad of advancements, the integration of motors and servo drives with AI and robotics stands out, offering precise control and movement that was once unimaginable. [Read more…] about Transforming the Factory Floor: The Impact of AI and Robotics in Manufacturing

Tennant invests $32 million in Brain Corp

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Tennant Company, a manufacturer of autonomous floor cleaning robots, and Brain Corp, a developer of software for floor cleaning robots, have jointly announced an exclusive technology agreement to accelerate the development and adoption of the next generation of robots in the floor cleaning industry.

This landmark agreement builds on the historically successful partnership between the two companies and seeks to accelerate innovation.

Tennant and Brain Corp bring complementary strengths to the relationship that create an exceptional customer support ecosystem. [Read more…] about Tennant invests $32 million in Brain Corp

Avidbots releases first floorscrubbing robot built for industrial spaces

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Avidbots, a robotics company, has launched its first cleaning robot, Neo 2W, describing it as having been “designed specifically for warehouses and manufacturing environments to improve cleaning quality, efficiency and productivity”.

Warehouses and factories present unique and challenging environments for robots, given floor debris, dynamic activity, and frequent layout changes.

In collaboration with industrial customers, Avidbots developed Neo 2W to alleviate common issues, resulting in a more consistent clean with less downtime and unnecessary human intervention. [Read more…] about Avidbots releases first floorscrubbing robot built for industrial spaces

Robotize to launch new robot and mobile lift staton at LogiMAT

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Robotize, a provider of autonomous mobile robots for internal pallet transport, will be presenting a new robot as well as a new mobile lift station at this year’s LogiMAT exhibition.

The new GoPal E22 AMR supports a payload of up to 500 kg and will become the smallest robot in Robotize’s range of AMRs, which includes the GoPal E24 (1,000 kg) and the GoPal E24W/U24W (1,200 kg).

Anders Pjetursson, CEO at Robotize, says: “We have received many requests for an updated entry-level AMR, and we believe that the GoPal E22 is the perfect entry point for manufacturers and warehouses looking to move into the future of automated pallet transportation. [Read more…] about Robotize to launch new robot and mobile lift staton at LogiMAT

Forvia increases logistics productivity with fleet of MiR robots

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Forvia, a top-tier automotive technology supplier, says it has increased its logistics productivity, strengthened stability of production processes and decreased safety risks with a fleet of robots robots from Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR).

The return of investment from the 14 autonomous mobile robots working in the Faurecia Clean Mobility plant in Písek, Czech Republic was less than two years.

Seven of Forvia’s heavy duty MiR robots, mainly MiR600s, work in the area of finished goods, bringing empty pallets to the assembly lines and picking up full pallets to transport to the logistics area. [Read more…] about Forvia increases logistics productivity with fleet of MiR robots

Forvia increases logistics productivity with fleet of MiR robots

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Forvia, an automotive technology company, says it has increased its logistics productivity, strengthened stability of production processes and decreased safety risks with a fleet of robots from Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR).

The return of investment from the 14 autonomous mobile robots (AMR) working in the Faurecia Clean Mobility plant in Písek, Czech Republic, was less than two years.

Seven of Forvia’s heavy duty MiR robots, mainly MiR600s, work in finished goods, bringing empty pallets to the assembly lines and picking up full pallets to transport to the logistics area. The second area, where MiR250 robots operate, moves components from the warehouse to assembly lines. The robots in the plant work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, covering all three operation shifts. [Read more…] about Forvia increases logistics productivity with fleet of MiR robots